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E Report Newsletter
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Panthers United for Revolutionary Education, founded by Eric Cathey, a Texas Death row Prisoner. The aim is to
bring you information on the conditions of imprisonment, Legal education of the death penalty, Social issues within
the world and a complete insight within the minds of those held captive on Texas, infamous Death row.
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Issue 1 - September 2010 (pg 2)

P.U.R.E Report Staff Editors Introduction

KAMAU P. EMERSON ---- EDITOR
---- CO-ORDINATOR/DISTRIBUTION MINISTER
ERIC CATHEY ---- DISTRIBUTION ASSISTANT
KAMAU P. EMERSON ---- STATE CORRESPONDENT
HOWARD GUIDRY ---- NATION CORRESPONDENT
WILLIE T TROTTIE ---- LEGAL CORRESPONDENT
ANTHONY MEDINA ---- STAFF WRITER
MOYO NURU ---- STAFF WRITER
Contributing Writers for Newsletter September 2010
Now I can very well Imagine that those who encounter this Newsletter will be
curious to know one particular thing. Which is: “What Precisely are the goals of this
Publication?” The P.U.R.E. Report is a collaborative endeavour of articles (poetry
and artwork) produced by Death Row prisoners. Now the name P.U.R.E in
particular is an acronym which stands for: PANTHERS-UNITED-FOR-
REVOLUTIONARY-EDUCATION. Now the majority of our staff are not official
members of P.U.R.E. (only I and Howard Guidry are). However they are men of
integrity who desire to share the goodness of what they've learned with others. So
the subjects within our newsletter will contain various themes. Some which will
consist of topics ranging from political to spiritual, philosophical as well as legal.
Then there are those which will address historical facts, health issues, and factual
scientific achievements. All of which are brought together as a collective aim to be
educational, inspirational and informative, so nothing negative will be printed.

M.D.Gonzales, Because I adamantly believe that through truthful (and positive) reporting it enables
Derrick Jackson, the reader to formulate a proper prospective on the subject being elucidated. Which
Juan Castillo in turn, may very well encourage a person to make a change toward the betterment
of their life or within their community.. Now this newsletter is published Bi-
George Rivas Monthly. And all proceeds goes back into the newsletter towards creative means to
Beunka Adams make sure that you (the reader), are given the best information that I and my staff
Derrick Charles have available. Here at the P.U.R.E report, we believe in invigorate means, In
which our best efforts are given. We do this for the people.... and those people are
you.

So we gladly welcome and appreciate each and everyone's support .

So I hope that all who read this will gain something from what is discussed, within
this inauguration of our newsletter.
.
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Issue 1 September 2010 (pg 3)

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW FROM DEATH WATCH

Wisdom, like an inheritance A place of captivity where prisoners with execution dates are held, And for the average citizen it is a place that is not part of the
process of their daily thoughts. When people do think of Death Watch such thoughts are capable of conjuring up a wide range of
is a good thing, emotions. For some individuals it may be fear, while others may experience emotions of sympathy, distress, satisfaction or pure
and benefits those who see outrage, that another human being must endure this sort of plight. But how does it feel to actually be there on death watch? Well
the sun. the following is an interview with Mr Gayland C. Bradford. A Texas death row prisoner currently on death watch. He has spent over
For wisdom is a shelter 20 years on the row, so definatly Mr Bradford has experienced quite a lot during that time. So let us endeavour to obtain an insight
as money is a shelter into the mind of one who is in the midst of such a predicament. And gain an accurate understanding of who this wonderful human
being truly is....
but the advantage of knowledge
is this: The P.U.R.E Report:
Wisdom will preserve the life How are you doing Gayland?
of it's possessor.
Gayland C. Bradford:
I'm doing good as always under the banner of Allah.

A Proverb of Ecclesiastes The P.U.R.E Report:

Bro, I have to say, it truly does hurt me to see you over there (on death watch) and I'm not giving up hope. But Damn Man, you hate
to see people you love in that situation. You know what I mean?

Gayland C. Bradford:
Yeah Bruh, I know what you mean, you never want your loved ones hurt or murdered.

The P.U.R.E Report:

You're definitely right about that. Well I can imagine that you may have a lot on your mind, and I do thank you for giving us here at
the P.U.R.E Report, the honor of conducting this interview. So would you please give our readers a proper introduction of who you
are?

Gayland C. Bradford:
Yes, I am Gayland Charles Bradford. I'm from Dallas Texas, and I'm a cool calm person that likes to meet and socialize with
(different) people, and I have been here on death row 20 ½ years since 1990.

Now you have been on death watch for a vast number of years, and at least eleven (11) of those years have been in solitary
confinement, so quite naturally people would think that I person would have lost their sanity by now. (because many prisoners
have). So how have you been able to deal with it?
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>>>CONTINUED - EXCLUSIVE FROM DEATH
WATCH
Now you have been on death watch for a vast number of
years, and at least eleven (11) of those years have been in
solitary confinement, so quite naturally people would think
that I person would have lost their sanity by now. (because
many prisoners have). So how have you been able to deal
with it?
Gayland C. Bradford:
Bruh, honestly, If I didn't believe in a higher being, I would
have been a madman. Because this place breeds insanity, and
inhumaness everyday on a man's mind to make him fall
apart, especially if he is not spiritually in tune with God
(Allah) or his maker.
The P.U.R.E Report:
Indeed it is encouraging to see you maintain a proper
perspective on your journey through this predicament. But if
you could change any aspect of your life experience what
would it be? And why?
Gayland C. Bradford:
This life on Death-Row is what I would change. Why?
(Interview to be continued in next Issue)
Juan Castillo 999502,
Polunsky Unit, D.row
3872 FM 350 South,
Livingston,
Texas 77351
(pg 4)
GUEST CONTRIBUTER
Juan Castillo
As human beings, we, individually, are uniquely different in various ways. With this being the case, the Editor here wanted me to contribute an
illustration on one's own perspective of Texas Death Row. So the following is my take on this particular environment. When I was a kid, I love
dogs! I loved them so much that if I found a stray dog I would take the animal home...... Now, during this time, I was living in Arizona with my
Mom and Sister. I always begged my Mom to take me to the County Dog Pound whenever we were on that side of town. The pound was a big
place, it had different sectIons that a person could walk through if they liked..... Now keep that in mind as I fast forward from my childhood to
September 2005, which is when I initially made my arrival to Texas Death Row.
And the first think I thought of was that dog pound, I used to visit when I was a kid. At the dog pound all the canines were housed in individual
cages. They were let out of their cages a little bit each day to get some exercise and their food was served to them while they were inside their
cages. But one of the most compelling aspects of being at the pound was when a person would walk through there. Because, during that
promenade, one would encounter various degrees of emotions emanating from those cages. The cages were made out of chain-linked fence
with a concrete floor. Inside of them you could either see a dog jumping at the front of its cage while wagging its tail as it tries to lick your hand,
or one might be relaxing on the floor like it doesn't have a care in the world. Then there were the ones that would growl at you and you could
see those that even looked sick or depressed. Plus there were the ones who displayed anger because of their incarceration. But in all cases
they were handling their situation and its surroundings differently. However, as I recall the looks on all of those animals' faces, I remember that
hope still existed within them to be rescued or adopted. Because if that didn't occur, then they would be put to sleep (executed) And, like at
that dog pound, we here on Death Row are unfortunately held captive in similar cages. We're let out of these cages for two hours a day, five
days a week for Recreation, which is, in fact, merely a larger cage. Our food is served to us while inside these cages. And, if you were to walk
through a section of the building, you may see someone sleeping; in the next cage there may be a person listening to the radio while singing
along with the song without a care in the world. Then there are those you will who walk up to the door and say “Hi”, making an attempt to
converse with you. But the next person you pass by might look crazy, (because he is kept on anti psychotic medication) And Yes, there are
those you will find looking depressed or even angry. But we all handle our situations differently! Yet we are all hoping that the courts will adopt
issues in our appeals to grant us relief. Because, if not, then like those poor dogs, we will be put to sleep (executed)..... On two occasions, I
was blessed to leave the dog pound with a dog and a new friend. And I thank God that my act of kindness spared their lives because I truly
loved my friends and certainly cherish all the memories that we created. Now I must ask you this. If you had the power to
save a life, would you? There is no doubt that every life is precious so most certainly we should do what is necessary to save a life
even if that life is a Death Row Prisoner. You know, when I was a child, I would never have thought that, when I became an adult, my life could
possibly end at a place that resembles that dog pound I always wanted to visit in order to rescue those forgotten animals.
Now I am the one it seems who is in need of being rescued.
Written by Juan Castillo
 Tony Medina 999204
Polunsky Unit d/row
P.U.R.E. Report Newsletter
3872 Fm 350 South
Livingston
Texas 77351
U.S.A
Issue 1 September 2010
THE STATE OF MENTAL UN-HEALTH
(part one)
If a person were to search for a breeding ground for psychological problems
they would have to look no further than Texas Death Row. Sure, any prison in
any State has it's share of mentally unstable people 'roaming it's hallways, after
all most people don't go out and commit crimes because they're well adjusted,
psychologically stable, model citizens. But Texas Death Row (I'm sure experts
would agree) has more men with some kind of mental problem than most, and
the reason is very simple, it's because of how we are housed and treated. For
the last 10 years, Texas Death Row has been singled out for punishment and
abuse by the prison administration. We have been held in 22 hour a day lock
down. Denied the human interaction, prevented from having any vibal Arts &
Crafts programs, barred from being able to watch T.V and most recently, Death
Row has been denied access to the prison inmate phone system.
One of the only ways we did have to mentally escape the cruel & unusual
punishment heaped on us by prison officials was reading and sharing books.
Well now, even that is being taken from us. We are being threatened with 3
months of enforced solitary confinement if we are caught trying to share books
with other prisoners.
There have been numerous studies over the last four decades on the effect of
isolation deprivation, study after study has shown how this type of treatment
can cause mental illness and worsen already mentally unstable men and
women. Humans are social animals, to function as normal human beings, we
need to be able to interact with, and socialize with other people. I once heard an
expert on prison reform say that Texas has the most inmates in long term
solitary confinement than any prison system in the world. As Death Row
inmates, our punishment for the crime we are convicted of is suppose to be
death. Not solitary confinement... Not the denial of privileges allowed to other
inmates (even those with multiple convictions) in general population. Nor the
Mental and Physical torture we have lived under for the past 10 years....
By Tony Medina Staff Writer. (TO BE CONTINUED IN NEXT ISSUE)
(pg 5)
A VIEW FROM DEATH WATCH
(This article was written by Derrick Jackson, Derrick was executed by the State on July
th
20 2010) R.I.P
I was asked to write an article on how I felt being death watch, and to be honest---- I ain't feeling
it!! I consider (not Feeling) it a blessing, because I'm not trying to feel this shameful sickness of our
society, however, I do feel let down by society to a degree. But for the most part, I cannot focus on
my own feelings, because I am only one of many whose physical existence is being threatened. Now
I'm in no state of denial. And I've never been one to ignore the facts of reality, I simply see death as
part of life. I don't have a fear of death as much as I have a feeling of incompleteness (of my life). So
I'm fighting an obsession with this day that they have scheduled for my execution, and as much as I
would like to... I simply can't ignore it! Now I don't feel that I will die on that particular day (July
th
20 2010). But I have a curious anticipation of “the day after” A feeling which is like the beginning
of an end, so it effects you in one way or another, even if that end is not my own ….... The last days
of a person's life at times will reveal a lot that isn't usually seen, sometimes it's up – lifting, and
sometimes it's saddening.... After being on death watch now for over a month, my feelings still are
not easily defined, conflict perhaps is the best way to describe living on death watch. Because one's
thoughts, feelings, and emotions are in a constant struggle. No matter where you have to live a
natural love for life will be embraced, yet being here, a person is mentally and spiritually preparing
for the reality that he may be murdered, and at the same time, you understand that you need to be
strong for loved ones as you feel their pain. Because the thought of your possible execution is an
extremely devastating and heavy burden for your loved ones to carry alone ….Nevertheless, you are
also focusing on your peace of mind and calmness of spirit, which is easier said than done. At one
time I felt that I would shut down emotionally and cut everyone off socially, but I now realize that is
not possible, for me to choose that course of action would not have been fair to my family, my
friend, or even to myself.I spent over 12 years on death row, so on, can't help but to think of the
possibility of being executed. However this whole experience of having an execution date and living
on death row isn't entirely about me, but it's an experience that I am definitely learning and
growing from.....I once heard someone make a statement here, they said “everyone will feel how
you dictate them to feel”, and to an extent I may agree, but ultimately I believe that our loved ones
will have sovereignty over their feelings no matter what the outcome may be. Nevertheless, if we
possess a focus that is positive as well as a constitution that is filled with strength and faith, than
surely our family and friends can draw off of that energy. But “what if” for whatever reason a
person doesn't have strength, faith or that positive focus?
>>>>>>>>
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Issue 1 September 2010 (pg 6)

A VIEW FROM DEATH WATCH Cont>>>

LEGAL SECTION
Then what happens? In such a situation I believe that when one
falling tear is shed because of pain, it will lead to many more,
and those flood of tears will feel as if they will never stop falling,
as the greatest pain and sorrow in our hearts are released. And
sometimes this can make one question, and blame, which only
makes matters worse. Everyone should clearly understand that
nothing on earth, whether good or bad will last forever, and we
should further comprehend that something good can be found
in any situation, no matter where you are. And this perspective
is what gets me through here and it's one I share daily with
others. Now many may ask “What good can be found in losing
one so dearly loved?”

A common reality of death row is that some people live here

daily, suffering in pain, and that pain is either mental, physical
or emotional, even in the “FREE-World” there are individuals
who live in that unfortunate state.
BY Willie T. Trottie
So when someone you love (a family member or even a close
friend) with whom you have broken bread with, travelled down
Willie Trottie 999085
memory lane and shared stories that brought you to fits of Polunsky Unit D/row
laughter, (or put a smile on your face that illuminates goodness 3872 Fm 350 South
on anyone who see it) are found in a state of perpetual pain.
Then the end of their suffering and misery is a good thing, even Livingston,
if death has to be the cause.
Texas 77351
(to be continued in next issue)
U.S.A
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LEGAL SECTION
Issue 1 September 2010
Trottie's Legal Text in Texas”
Greetings to you all whom shall read this first edition of Trottie's legal Text in
Texas. I'd like to start off this edition on a legal Text that's not in Texas, however
th
has “Texas” implications... June 10 2010 would have been the murder-cution of
a fellow in Ohio, however the Board of Pardons and Parole granted him
CLEMENCY! THANK GOD! His granting of clemency was based on the fact
and erroneous and so called “expertise” testimony of a so-called Dr Shrode's un-
certification analysis. There's two things very important here, One: This doctor
Shrode, WAS NOT EVEN A QUALIFIED or CERTIFIED in certain areas as he'd
claimed to be in his resume/applications to be hired for the job. Two: His un-
certifications, qualifying him as an expert in capital murder trials, has indeed
caused men to be sentenced to death! Because of his “expert testimony”.
Now, here in Texas Twist-connection.... Dr. Shrode was recently FIRED from EL
PASO medical examiner's position, because, … of the Ohio case in which so
claimed Dr.Shrode made claims, and testified that the victim in that case had
been beaten a few hours, and then later strangled to death, when in fact
Dr.Strode's own supervisor denounced those claims saying that any bruises on a
body can not be determined the length of time they were inflicted to coincide with
the death. So, with Ohio's Board of Pardons and Parole and the Governor's
“reasonable doubt” they cautioned on the side of truth, and commuted this guy's
death sentence. Thank God for their rationality.... But, here is the Texas
connection as well, a fellow here on Texas Death Row (Michael Perry) was
st
murder-cuted on July 1 2010, and he was subjected to this murder-cution
because this same Dr. Shrode likewise testified and claimed similar, unfounded
claims in his trial too. So, how many men across the country, in the USA have been
wrongly sentenced to death, because of this Dr, Shrode's expertise Testimony?
Although this man Michael Perry who was murder-cuted was from “Conroe”
Texas, Remember I said earlier that this Dr Shrode was recently fired from EL
Paso, Texas, as the Medical examiner there as well. Who knows how many men
are here on death row from his testimony as well. We here in Texas, has no faith
in our Texas Board of Pardons and you'd think that they would think twice about
Ohio's decision in granting clemency for a guy there. But, Texas stands alone,
they'll say, he, Dr Shrode did it right here in Texas! Even though EL Paso city
council didn't think so and fired him. Lets hope and pray that other individuals
(pg 7)
I'l close this out on this note, think of it like this, You'll have or have had kids in school, and
you send them to school on the pretext that they'll be taught, educated by certified and
trained teachers in their respective fields, Right? And if you'd learned that they were not
trained or obtained a degree certification as a teacher, wouldn't you pull your child from that
school, or teachers class room? Why would you? Whatever answer you think of then think of
it the same as you're a juror, listening to evidence at a trial, capital trial where the person is
on trial for their life, and any expert gives testimony about their expertise then more than
likely you'll take that qualification to believe that (he knows what he's talking about) But
when its later learned that he wasn't even trained/certified in that field, how would you feel?
Again think about your child in school, or a loved one on trial for their life!
In a Texas case I'm sure many of you are familiar or heard of Hank Skinner's recent small
victory in getting a stay of murder-cution? Well this fall the high court (USSC) will hear the
case and decide (only) if In fact him and many other men like him across the USA can file a
suit with the local D.A, to have any biological testing’s done on the evidence that they have in
their possession. To make it clear for you all, it's two ways this challenge can be done, either
file a legal document such as an habeas corpus, or file a civil U.S.C 1983 suit. This Civil suit is
just like a suit you'd file against any person or business, if your rights were violated. I
suspect, as in my opinion is, that they will agree and say yes, Inmates can file this suit to have
DNA tested to prove their innocence. Just as they, the USSC ruled a few years back saying
that inmates could challenge the “Lethal Injection” procedure through this same process, not
through an habeas corpus petition, because that's like an appeal And many have already
exhausted their appeals, you can not come back years later and file another appeal, that
would be time barred. But with a 1983, this can be filed any time your rights are violated.
Let's keep hope alive, that why they say yes, he can file this suit. They do not turn around and
say, he waited too long to do so.
It's all about interpretations.
Okay, that's it for now, from Trottie's Legal Text in Texas, Until next time, take care.
Only In Texas.....
Legal Correspondent
WILLIE T. TROTTIE
P.U.R.E. Report Newsletter
Issue 1 September 2010
Featuring
Moya Nuru
Derrick Charles
Beunka Adams
LIFE THROUGH MY EYES
Life through my bloodshot eyes
would scare a square 2 death
poverty, murda, violence
and never a moment to rest
fun and games r few
but treasured like gold to me
cuz I realize that I must return
2 my spot in poverty
but mock my word when I say
my heart will not exist
unless my destiny comes through
and put an end 2 all of this
Written by Derrick Charles
POETRY SECTION
(pg 8)
SUN FLOWERS SEE WHAT I SAW
I'm on a quest, seeking answers to the question my I saw a good man.....
very existence poses, My existence isn't delineated
where my skin Seen a good man do the best he can,
and bones meet the air, for the air my lungs create
love which Done all he could.
nourishes the trees; and I caress them with my
breath. Tried to be what a good man should
It is through this bond I become and sustain me in
tree-form, but the state didn't understand,
so that I may give shelter to the birds of the fields.
And it is on the wings of to and fro; the pellets I drop
Wouldn't offer him a caring hand,
contain the seeds
of sunflowers I consume along my journey under the Said that he should quit,
sun.
When heaven and earth copulate, the clouds of father Said that he didn't fit.
heaven open
wide to shower Mama earth with his riches, the seeds He tried to remain sane
of the sun, reach up, forth from the womb of Mama
Earth, toward
But he was a man engulfed in pain.
the Golden orb of life that unites all beneath it's gaze.
And among this field called “Life”, we are all
Let him Live; Let him learn!
children of the sun, One.
But Life grants him no second term.
Written by Moyo Nuru
So the State set him a date.
Too little time.....
Too little love.....
Too Much hate....
Written by Beunka Adams
P.U.R.E. Report Newsletter
Issue 1 September 2010
WHO DO YOU REPRESENT
“Who do you represent?”
That was one of the first questions I was asked when I came to Prison ...”who
do you Represent....”
My reply had serious consequences, which could literally mean life or
death. How much more ,than should this apply to eternal life or eternal
death?
I realize there are already various studies on this subject, but I've
received some insight from the holy spirit that I'd like to share with you.
An Ambassador represents another Country or Government while living
within a Foreign (host) Country. I'll use our American Ambassadors as an
example... These Ambassadors have a place to live- called an Embassy – and
what makes this residence unique is that the building, land and all property,
are considered American Property.
Even though it's smack-dab in the Middle of another Country!
The Ambassadors themselves also have special privileges that entitle
that entitle them to rights which even the native citizens of the Host Nation
don't have.
And the Job of the Ambassador?
Simply to represent all of the “interests” of the U.S.A. To a Foreign
Nation, which translates to representing America itself....
Now for a few enlightening details. If the economy of the Host Nation
goes Bankrupt, the American Embassy is not affected one bit. Should an
epidemic of any kind strike, the staff within the Embassy has it's own
medical team to attend to it. Security is handled by the U.S Marines, who in
turn can call in for backup from the entire U.S. Government ….
All of this for a single plot of land and a handful of people in a Foreign
country. Yet scripture calls US Ambassadors of Christ (2 cor.5:20) so we too
represent a different Government... The Kingdom of God! We too can enjoy
the rights and privileges of this Kingdom, but our primary concern is to
represent all of the interest of our heavenly father, while dwelling on this
earth.
11:13-16) and we are to shine as lights in the midst of darkness. Bringing
light to those around us (1 Thess.5.5 and Phil.2:15). This earth “is our”Host”.
(pg 9)
We too live in a foreign Nation once we've become born again (col.1:13 11:13-
16) and we are to shine as lights in the midst of darkness. Bringing light to those
around us (1 Thess.5.5 and Phil.2:15). This earth “is our”Host”. And we are
“walking embassies” since every member of the body of Christ is a temple in
which God Dwells.
Where we go, he goes.....
Every step you take, every word you speak, every activity you take part in,
the Kingdom of God is represented. You literally represent Jesus Christ!
And regardless of what goes on around us (bad economy, war, famine,
sickness etc.), keep in mind that all is well within the Kingdom of Heaven. How
does this affect you now? Consider the earlier example of an American
Ambassador... He's not directly affected nor concerned for his own well-being
(though of course he's concerned for the people of his Host) because of his
provision is made by the U.S Government. See my point?
We are living in very different times, and this world as a whole seems to get
only worse by the day. In fact scriptures tell us that this must occur before our
lord returns; I.e 2pt.3: 1-13 Yet, we have the support and backing of the entire
Kingdom of Heaven, because God almighty is our father, his own beloved son is
constantly representing us, and his spirit lives within us.
Our provision and protection, as well as all Christ has, comes from our
heavenly father, not from this world (Matt.6:31-34, Phil. 4:19, 1 cor.3:21-23)
Plus the lord has assigned his mighty angels to watch over us (Psalm 91
and Matt.18:10) Do you have a better understanding now of our Ambassadorship?
Can you see the peace, security, and strength we have, knowing we represent the
Kingdom of Heaven, and in turn God himself supports us.? Review the scriptures
cited (though there's plenty more) and allow them to renew your mind,
strengthen your heart, and direct your actions. Remember, whoever you are...
wherever you are, The Kingdom of God is represented.
In Christ
Guest Contributor
George Rivas.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Issue 1 September 2010 (pg 10)

ERIC CATHEY 999228

POLUNSKY UNIT D/ROW
3872 FM 350 SOUTH
LIVINGSTON
TEXAS 77351
U.S.A

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